FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch
GoodRefugio County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of FM 136 · Structure no. 161960073807017
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 434
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1257 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.